The effects of computer anxiety, state anxiety, and computer experience on users' performance of computer based tasks

Comparing Online and Offline Administration of Multiple Choice Question Assessments to Psychology Undergraduates: Do Assessment Modality or Computer Attitudes Influence Performance?

“…This is consistent with some research which has examined computer based course assessment (Szanja, 1994), although the results in this area are equivocal (Mahar, Henderson and Deane, 1997). Mahar et al (1997) found that computer anxiety was linked to poorer performance on a database editing task (regardless of levels of prior computer experience), but that few effects were found when using course related computer based assessments, as motivation and academic ability became more salient variables.…”

Testing of Spatial Ability: Construction and Evaluation of a New Instrument

“…Theoretical background of the study was provided by Maier's theory of spatial ability. The theory, which distinguishes five components of spatial ability, is based on the major theories of intelligence, as well as on empirical evidence from numerous studies and meta-analyses (Maier, 1994). The item pool of the test was designed to cover all of the componentsSpatial Orientation, Spatial Visualization, Spatial Perception, Mental Rotation, and Spatial Relations.…”

“…Some researchers identify three spatial factors -for example, Lohman (1988) names spatial visualization, spatial relations, and spatial orientation, whereas Linn and Petersen (1985) refer to spatial perception, spatial visualization, and mental rotation. Maier (1994) combines these factors and proposes a five-factor model of spatial ability, comprising Spatial Perception (the ability to correctly determine horizontal or vertical position of an object despite confusing visual information); Spatial Visualization (the ability to create mental images of the inner configurations of spatial objects, or modifications of the configurations); Mental Rotation (the ability to rotate visual images of planar or 3-D objects); Spatial Relations (the ability to comprehend spatial configurations of objects or their parts, and their mutual relations); and Spatial Orientation (the ability to orient oneself in any spatial situation). However, the author himself notes that there are strong interrelations between these factors, and they often cannot be strictly differentiated.…”

“…In the current study, we proposed item principles, which cover spatial ability elements suggested by Maier (1994), as his comprehensive theoretical approach incorporates most of previously considered spatial ability dimensions. The goal was to design and validate a complex test of spatial ability.…”

Assessing the measurement invariance of latent job satisfaction ratings across survey administration modes for respondent subgroups: A MIMIC modeling approach

“…Research has shown that computer anxiety is negatively related to performance on computer-based selection tests (Frericks, Ehrhart, & O'Connell, 2003) as well as performance on simple tasks that require the use of a computer (Brosnan, 1998;Mahar, Henderson, & Deane, 1997;Rosen & Weil, 1995). Furthermore, Mahar et al (1997) demonstrated that those with higher levels of computer anxiety tended to complete simple computer tasks more slowly.…”